Gain the knowledge and skills to be able to enter the electrical trade with our Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start) course. Available as a pre-apprenticeship, this gateway module will allow you to sample the electrical industry before committing to a full electrical apprenticeship.

Once complete, you’ll receive a Construction Industry White Card and earn units towards the four-year TAFE component of the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course.

Build upon your foundational knowledge and acquire the practical skills to be able to test, evaluate and diagnose electrical faults and work at a trade level through our Certificate III courses.

Start your journey in this vital industry and spark a successful and rewarding career as an electrician. 

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Swinburne Open Day 2025

Stop by our Hawthorn campus Sunday 27 July and get on your way this Open Day.

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Study for low-fee or free!

You could have some or all your tuition fees covered thanks to government initiative Free TAFE for Priority Courses.

Free TAFE for Priority Courses is available if you are under 20 years old, or enrolling in a course at a higher level than you have completed before.

If you don't tick either of these boxes, you could still have a chance! There are other factors, too. The best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply.

  • After 40 years’ experience in the electrical industry and previous training roles in the workplace, a passion for teaching led Neil to return to what he sees as helping others prosper and progress, taking complex studies and putting them into simple terms to create interest and recall.

     “Seeing students’ expressions when they grasp concepts, going on to then achieve certification and prosper with significant career success, has been rewarding.”

    Neil (Teacher) , Enabling students to succeed in Electrotechology industry

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